Community rights

The Localism Act 2011 introduced a number of new powers for communities, generally referred to as Community Rights. These provide local residents, working through community groups or parish and town councils, with opportunities to influence what happens in their local area.

Neighbourhood Planning

The ‘community right’ to plan - to develop planning policies relevant to the local community. Please visit the following page for more information:

Community Right to Reclaim Land

The Community Right to Reclaim Land allows communities to challenge local councils and some other public bodies to release their unused and underused land. Please visit the following page for more information: